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The Tenacious Tarana Burke
April 30, 2021 Americans Who Tell the Truth The reach of activist Tarana Burke‘s intensive work – at the intersection of racial justice, antiviolence and gender equality

Diane Wilson Hunger Strike: Update
Democracy Now! According to an April 27 press release from Earthworks, Diane Wilson‘s hunger strike has entered its 20th day. Representatives of 81 fishing communities and environmental and

Earth Day Screening of Youth v Gov
April 22, 2021 If you haven’t seen it yet, what better moment than Earth Day 2021 to take in the inspiring documentary Youth v Gov? Utah

Catching up with Bryan Stevenson
April 21, 2021 Americans Who Tell the Truth We are so inspired by the raw energy and multiple talents of Bryan Stevenson. Now that his last two

Diane Wilson: Stop the Matagorda Ship Channel Dredging Project
What: Stop the Matagorda Ship Channel Dredging Project Webinar with Diane Wilson and Ann Wright When: Saturday, April 17, 2021 4 PM PT/6 PM CT/7

Honoring the Memory of Ramsey Clark
April 12, 2021 Former U.S. attorney general and longtime human rights lawyer Ramsey Clark has died at the age of 93. Here are a few of the

Biden’s Announcement That Trump Got Military Spending Just Right Is Dead Wrong
April 09, 2021 David Swanson, Let’s Try Democracy Activist journalist David Swanson reminds us that, amidst a pandemic and headlines of social and economic reforms, the military

Indigenous People & Climate Impacts: How Tribal Communities Are Affected by Climate Change
April 08, 2021 Maine Public Radio Sherri Mitchell joins host Jennifer Rooks and researcher Natalie Michelle on the radio show “Maine Calling” to discuss climate impacts on

Virginia Supreme Court Clears the Way for Charlottesville to Take Down Statue of Robert E. Lee
April 02, 2021 Gregory S. Schneider, The Washington Post “The Supreme Court of Virginia has cleared the way for the city of Charlottesville to take